Polish Court Blocks Nord Stream Suspect Extradition Citing Jurisdictional Concerns
A Polish judge has rejected Germany’s extradition request for Ukrainian national Volodymyr Zhuravlyov, suspected in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The court questioned Germany’s jurisdiction over blasts occurring in international waters and ordered the suspect’s release with state compensation. The decision marks the second legal setback for German investigators pursuing Ukrainian suspects across Europe.
Judge Questions Legal Basis for German Extradition Request
A Polish court has reportedly refused to extradite a Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions to Germany, with the judge questioning whether German authorities had proper jurisdiction over the case. According to reports from the courtroom, the judge described his decision as a “just act” and ordered the immediate release of Volodymyr Zhuravlyov from custody, with compensation to be paid by the Polish state.